Escaping a car lockout situation

There's every reason to feel frustrated when you lock yourself out of your own car. It can ruin your mood and have you waiting for a car lockout service near me on the most important day of your life. But the truth is, there is no use in feeling frustrated or mad.

What helps is a clear mind and a bit of knowledge of easy, convenient methods for escaping a car lockout situation. While some of these methods are pretty embarrassing, you will still thank them for unlocking your car.

Double-check all the doors

What's more stupid than a lockout situation? It's when you call a locksmith to help you get back in your car, only to find out one of the doors was never locked. And while it's common sense, most drivers will forget to do so amidst the frustration.

The string method

Skip this part if you don't have post-style door locks with a small knob at the corner of the door. But if you do, find a tough string that is long enough to travel from the top of the door to that knob lock and tire a slipknot on the rope. Using a metal or wood piece, try making a small opening from the door's top and slide down the string. Move the string across the door side to position the slipknot on the lock post. Slip the knot and tighten it, and then pull up.

Wedge and coat hanger method

For automatic door locks, use a wedge or doorstep to create a gap between the door and the vehicle's body. Now, untwist a coat hanger and straighten it. Insert the hanger through the hole and work it to reach the door lock switch. Carefully put force on the hanger to trigger the button.

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